Syn.
— Putrescence; putrefaction; defilement; contamination;
deprivation; debasement; adulteration; depravity; taint. See
Depravity.
CORRUPTIONIST
Cor*rup"tion*ist, n.
Defn: One who corrupts, or who upholds corruption. Sydney Smith.
CORRUPTIVE
Cor*rupt"ive (kr-rp"tv), a. Etym: [L. corruptivus: cf. F. corruptif.]
Defn: Having the quality of taining or vitiating; tending to produce
corruption.
It should be endued with some corruptive quality for so speedy a
dissolution of the meat. Ray.
CORRUPTLESS
Cor*rupt"less (kr-rpt"ls), a.
Defn: Not susceptible of corruption or decay; incorruptible. Dryden.
CORRUPTLY
Cor*rupt"ly, adv.
Defn: In a corrupt manner; by means of corruption or corrupting influences; wronfully.
CORRUPTNESS
Cor*rupt"ness, n.